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Five Studies That Show How Spending Time in Nature Helps Veterans

Roughly one in four veterans say the transition back to civilian life was at least somewhat difficult...

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Celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day with Environmental Education

Celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day as we spotlight the significance of Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, and...

The groom is wearing a bright yellow helmet and sitting on the saddle of a cargo bike. The bridge is in the front basket of the bike. Both of them have their arms raised triumphantly
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Nature Lovers Say “I Do” to a Wedding on National Public Lands Day

A Virginia couple took their love of volunteering on public lands to the next level by getting married on...

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Tap into the Power of Rain
Are you looking for ways to inspire your students both inside and outside the classroom to learn about the environment and become stewards of our essential
Student on raft next to big canyon rock during experiential education trip
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NEEF Announces Awardees for 2021-2022 BLM and FS Greening STEM Grants
WASHINGTON, DC—The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is proud to announce the awardees of the 2021-2022 NEEF Greening STEM Grant. This is the
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Volcanoes on Public Lands Make Environmental STEM a Blast
Explore the fiery world of volcanoes, from the active Kīlauea in Hawaii to the vast Mauna Loa. Discover career paths in volcanology and educational resources.
Brothers bird watching together
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Environmental Education Activities to Keep Your Students Engaged This Winter
Environmental educators need to find unique ways to keep their students engaged with the material outside of class. We gathered several STEM-focused ideas for
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Explore Career Opportunities in Environmental Science
What Is Environmental Science? Do you love the outdoors (or know someone who does)? Are you passionate about wildlife and public lands and want to make a
What the World’s Largest Biodiversity Challenge Shows Us About the Power of Citizen Science
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What the World’s Largest Biodiversity Challenge Shows Us About the Power of Citizen Science
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown parents, educators, and caretakers the value of quality environmental education resources for their children. But as the months
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Environmental Activities for Middle Education Month
March is Middle Education Month, and NEEF has curated an extensive collection of hands-on education resources for middle school teachers and parents alike.
Young student looking at water sample during environmental education activity
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2021-2022 NPS-21st CCLC Greening STEM Grants
This grant is now closed. For award announcement and grantee deadlines, please see Timeline below. The National Park Service (NPS) is collaborating with the US
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The Lost Carnivores: Using Greening STEM to Connect Students with Local Public Lands
Explore Saguaro National Park's innovative environmental education program, engaging local youth in wildlife monitoring, citizen science, and hands-on
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STEM Graduates and Environmental Science Careers
STEM graduates have diverse opportunities in the growing field of environmental science, where traditional subjects such as physics, biology, and chemistry play
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